Tips for Consistent Web Friendly Before and After Photos

The before and after gallery typically generates more views than any other page on a plastic surgery website. We have complied a few quick tips to create consistent, web friendly photos to share with your patients

Standardize your shots by placing the camera in the exact same place for each patient and angle. Suggestion: Use duct tape to mark your camera placement.

Use the same background for each photo and avoid door knobs, lighting fixtures etc. This will save the web designer a lot of time and save you money.

Use a great camera (9 to 10 megapixels) and decent lighting. Lighting kits can be purchased for as little as $40 and dramatically improve your photos.

Select a standard background that is a solid bright color. Neutral tones or patterns should be avoided.

Don’t use post-operative photos with scars that are still healing. A blatant scar, even if diminished once healed, can detour a patient from considering a surgical procedure.

Use gallery photos that are representative of your patient population. It is not possible for all women to be a size 4 so show them what is possible for their body type.

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